Cross-Border Long-Haul Open-Board Owner-Operator
- Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
$3000 Sign on Bonus. Earn up to $18K/month. Get Paid On Time. Every Time. This position requires you to be on the road 7 to 14 days at a time, averaging 10K to 12K miles per month, available for dispatch 24 days a month. Resets on the road as required. Running open-board, Canada/U.S. long-haul.
- Southbound freight could depart from any of our Bison locations into any of the lower 48 states
- Northbound freight could go into any of the Canadian Provinces and Territories
- Required to drive 17 in Ontario, 12 months a year
- Required to drive U.S. Mountains 12 months of the year
- Averaging 12,000 miles per month (regional freight will be required)
- Flexible schedule requiring weekend departures
- Must be able to haul all commodities including meat and alcohol
Candidate Profile:
- Owner-Operator with 24 months tractor-trailer experience
- Tractor must be 2020 or newer and equipped with a working DEF system
- Must be U.S. qualified
- Must have a minimum of 6 months U.S. driving experience
- Must have a minimum of 6 months Highway 17 experience
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must have a valid Class 1/AZ License
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more, Driver assist is required on occasion
- Reliable, flexible, and punctual
- Strong communication skills
- Values safety
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Responsibilities
Operate a tractor-trailer for cross-border long-haul freight transport between Canada and the U.S. across various terrains and commodities. Maintain a flexible schedule with weekend departures and ensure timely delivery of goods while adhering to safety standards.
Requirements
Requires a valid Class 1/AZ license, 24 months of tractor-trailer experience, and 6 months of U.S. and Highway 17 driving experience. Candidates must own a 2020 or newer tractor equipped with a working DEF system and be registered with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Skills
- Tractor-trailer operation
- Long-haul driving
- Cross-border logistics
- Safety compliance
- Communication
- Punctuality
- Flexibility
- Driver assist
- Heavy lifting
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Trades
Keywords
- Owner-Operator
- Long-Haul
- Cross-Border
- Tractor-Trailer
- Class 1 License
- AZ License
- Freight
- DEF System
- Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Safety
- Highway 17
- U.S. Mountains
- Commodities